Liverpool legend Steve McManaman is no stranger to the Champions League, or European Cup in his time. Liverpool remain one of the most decorated teams in the UEFA Champions League and McManaman played some great matches in their success, albeit in domestic honours, like the League Cup and FA Cup.
With another Real Madrid vs Liverpool final on the horizon, McManaman talked about all things UCL. From the best XI from Liverpool and Real Madrid, to THAT Zidane goal and what it’s like to win the Champions League, here’s what McManaman talked about.
Best of Liverpool and Madrid
The combined XIs are a major part of the buildup to any big game and McManaman wasn’t to be left out. Unsurprisingly, McManaman’s combined XI was heavily tilted towards Liverpool. From choosing Alisson Becker over Thibaut Courtois, and continuing that trend with picking Konate over Alaba, McManaman’s team has nine Liverpool players to two from Real Madrid. Only Luka Modric and Benzema were able to make it from Real Madrid.
It’s been 4 years since Real Madrid outclassed Liverpool to clinch the 2018 Champions League
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“He’s at the moment in his career where everything he touches turns into gold,” McManaman said of Benzema’s inclusion in the squad.
He said Alaba playing various positions over the season led to him picking Konate over Alaba. Thiago also missed out. “We don’t need Thiago when we have got Luka Modric,” McManaman said.
McManaman’s Combined XI- Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Modric, Henderson; Salah, Mane, Benzema
THAT Zidane goal
Zinedine Zidane’s iconic volley in the 2002 final against Bayer Leverkusen is widely believed to be the greatest UCL goal of all time and McManaman agrees. He played with Zidane during that time and had some interesting things to share.
“I think it’s fair to say that his first six months…
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